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Authors: Alexandra Hawkins
A Duke but No Gentleman (31 page)
You Can't Always Get the Marquess You Want
Available in April 2016 from St. Martin's Paperbacks
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An unrepentant Anglophile,
Alexandra Hawkins
discovered romance novels as a teenager and knew that one day she would be writing her own stories. Alexandra has combined her love of English history, mythology, and romance to create sensual, character-driven stories that she hopes will touch readers' hearts. Alexandra lives in Georgia with her husband and three children. You can contact her through her website at
www.alexandrahawkins.com
or by mail at: P.O. Box 2192, Woodstock, GA 30188. You can sign up for email updates
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Praise for the Lords of Vice novels
Dusk with a Dangerous Duke
“Hawkins's writing is effortless, free-flowing, and very eloquent.”
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Under the Covers Book Blog
“
Dusk with a Dangerous Duke
[is] tantalizing and sexy.”
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My Book Musings
“A satisfying and good read.”
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Rakes Rogues and Romance
“I could not put
Dusk with a Dangerous Duke
down.”
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Romance Novel News
All Afternoon with a Scandalous Marquess
“I love this series and its decadent heroes.”
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Romance Dish
“A good, solid choice for historical fans.”
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Night Owl Romance
“One of the best in the series.”
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The Good, The Bad and The Unread
“If you love historical romances, then this is a must-read.”
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Romancing the Book
Sunrise with a Notorious Lord
“Simply spectacular from front to back!”
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Fresh Fiction
“A clever and passionate story with a plot twist or two that grabs your attention and holds on right up to the wonderful ending.”
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Romance Junkies
“These Lords of Vice only get more and more interesting as the series goes on. They make sexy and sinful feel like satin sheets you want to roll around in until you're sated and exhausted.”
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The Good, The Bad and The Unread
“Smart, sexy, and fun.”
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Romance Novel News
“Regency fans will enjoy the bold heroine and rakish hero.”
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Publishers Weekly
“Alexandra Hawkins writes some of the best stories set in the era!”
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Huntress Reviews
“Charming, fun, and sexy.”
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RT Book Reviews
“Hawkins is pure magic that captivates her readers from cover to cover.”
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Romantic Crush Junkies Reviews
“There is never a dull moment when the Lords of Vice get together!”
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Romance Dish
“
Sunrise with a Notorious Lord
is a fun and lively story.”
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Romance Reviews Today
“This book starts on a fast pace and never slows down.”
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Reading Reviewer
“Her Lords of Vice definitely live up to their names.”
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Limecello
After Dark with a Scoundrel
“I absolutely loved
After Dark with a Scoundrel
. It is an amazing read and I could not put it down ⦠I can't wait for the other Lords of Vice.”
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Night Owl Romance
“Those sexy Lords of Vice return as another member is caught in a maze of love and danger. Hawkins's talent for perfectly merging gothic elements into a sexually charged romance is showcased along with the marvelous cast of characters taking readers on a thrill ride.”
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RT Book Reviews
(4 stars)
“A âmust-read' â¦
After Dark with a Scoundrel
is a fast-paced Regency historical romance with a new and exciting surprise just about every time you turn a page.â¦as stunning as it is riveting. This story has it all ⦠scorching.”
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Romance Junkies Reviews
“The sparks between Regan and Dare are beautifully written, so that you can almost feel them coming off the pages.”
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The Book Reading Gals
“4½ stars. The intensity between Regan and Dare sizzles on the pages.”
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Romance Dish
“Ms. Hawkins knows just how to pull the best from her characters to make you care for them, love them, get irritated with them, and all those other delicious emotions we romance readers need in our books.”
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The Good, The Bad and The Unread
(A+)
“Perfect explosion of emotional fireworks blasted off the pages and set the rest of the tone for the book.”
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Romantic Crush Junkies
(4.5 quills)
“Poignant, sweetly romantic, and sexy as can be.”
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Reader to Reader
Till Dawn with the Devil
“
Till Dawn with the Devil
's romance is first rate with unusual characters and an underlying mystery that will intrigue readers.”
âRobin Lee,
Romance Reviews Today
“A terrific second book in this series. I had it read in a day and then bemoaned the fact it was over.”
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The Good, The Bad and The Unread
(A+)
“You will devour every sexy and intriguing morsel of this divine read.”
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Romantic Crush Junkies
(4 stars)
“Hawkins cements her reputation for bringing compelling, unique, and lush romances to fans eager for fresh storytelling.”
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RT Book Reviews
(4 stars)
“Delightful and enjoyed every delicious minute of the book.”
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Single Titles
(5 stars)
“You will devour every sexy and intriguing morsel of this divine read.”
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Romantic Crush Junkies
(4½ quills)
“An absolutely tantalizing read!”
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Huntress Reviews
(5 stars)
“Her characters are vibrant, sincere, and will surely steal your heart.”
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Romance Dish
(4½ stars)
“Alexandra Hawkins is making a splash in historical romance and fans of the genre who haven't read the Lords of Vice series should sit up and take notice.”
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The Season
“Promises an intoxicating journey, and delivers with an exciting series of twists and turns that leave the reader disoriented and begging for more.”
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Fresh Fiction
“Alexandra Hawkins did a splendid job of weaving believable characters, palpable attraction, and a soundly satisfying plot line that will leave you
panting
for more!”
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Not Another Romance Blog
(5 Red Roses)
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This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously.
A DUKE BUT NO GENTLEMAN
Copyright © 2015 by Alexandra Hawkins.
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